The first day is a journey on foot, designed to build a connection with the land before seeing it from above.

• Morning (10:00 AM - 1:30 PM): The Embrace of the Santa Margarida Volcano. This is more than a hike; it's a pilgrimage to the heart of a volcano. After a gentle climb through a forest of holm oaks, the path descends into the crater itself.

• The Signature Moment: Reaching the grassy, perfectly round crater of the Santa Margarida Volcano and discovering a Romanesque hermitage at its center. This is a place of breathtaking energy. The goal is not just to see, but to feel: to sit in the meadow, breathe the still air, and sense the geological history beneath your feet.

• Lunch (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM): Genuine "Volcanic Cuisine". We drive to the picture-perfect medieval village of Santa Pau. Lunch will be at a restaurant belonging to the "Cuina Volcànica" (Volcanic Cuisine) collective, a group of chefs dedicated to using local products from the region's rich, volcanic soil.

Recommended Restaurant: Cal Sastre. Located in the village's main porticoed square, it's a benchmark for quality and authenticity. Here you will taste the famous Santa Pau beans (fesols de Santa Pau), a small, delicate local white bean, alongside local meats and potatoes.

• Afternoon (3:30 PM - 6:00 PM): A Stroll Through the Middle Ages. A leisurely exploration of Santa Pau. Its cobblestone streets, 13th-century castle, and arcaded main square offer a beautiful cultural counterpoint to the morning's nature walk.

• Dinner (8:30 PM): Avant-Garde Flavours Born from Fire. For dinner, we elevate the gastronomic experience to the highest level.

Recommended Restaurant: Les Cols (Olot, 2 Michelin Stars). An essential visit for the demanding foodie. Chef Fina Puigdevall offers a poetic and radical interpretation of the La Garrotxa landscape. A meal here is an emotional narrative. (Bookings required months in advance).

• Excellent Alternative: La Deu (Olot). Over 100 years of family history, blending traditional volcanic recipes with a modern touch. Authentic and of exceptional quality.

Important Note: A good night's rest is essential, as Day 2 begins very early to catch the magic of the sunrise.

This day is completely redesigned around the hot air balloon experience.

• Very Early Morning (Approx. 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM): Hot Air Balloon Flight Over the Volcanoes

This is the absolute highlight of the experience.

• 6:30 AM: Meet at the Vol de Coloms facilities, located right at the foot of the Croscat Volcano. Enjoy coffee and pastries while you watch the hypnotic spectacle of the massive, colourful balloons being inflated against the pre-dawn sky.

• Approx. 7:30 AM: Liftoff. The ascent is so gentle it's almost imperceptible. As the sun breaks over the horizon, the world unfolds beneath you.

The Signature Moment: Floating in silence over the La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. From this bird's-eye view, you'll spot the crater of Santa Margarida (where you stood yesterday), the dramatic quarry of Croscat, and the vast Fageda d'en Jordà beech forest. With the Pyrenees in the distance, it is an unforgettable memory. During the 90-minute flight, you will toast with rosé Cava (symbolizing the colour of the volcanic soil) and taste coca de llardons, a typical local pastry.

• Approx. 9:00 AM: Landing & Farmer's Breakfast. After landing, the ground crew meets the balloon. The experience is capped off with a hearty and delicious "farmer's breakfast": country bread with tomato, local sausages and cheeses, and the essential Santa Pau beans with botifarra sausage. This is Volcanic Cuisine in its most rustic and authentic form.

• Afternoon (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM): From Aerial View to Earthly Detail

The substantial brunch replaces a formal lunch. The afternoon is dedicated to exploring on the ground what you have just witnessed from the sky.

• Croscat Volcano (1:00 PM): Walk to the exposed section of the volcano, a former quarry. Seeing the vibrant red, ochre, and black layers of volcanic rock up close provides a fascinating "macro-to-micro" contrast to the morning's flight.

• La Fageda d'en Jordà (2:30 PM): Take a quiet, digestive walk through this magical beech forest, which is unique for growing on the hardened lava flow of the Croscat volcano at an unusually low altitude. After the morning's excitement, it's a moment of peace and introspection.

• Departure (5:00 PM onwards): The Medieval Farewell

• Final Stop: On the way back towards Barcelona or Girona, a final, essential stop at Besalú. Crossing its magnificent 12th-century Romanesque bridge over the Fluvià river is the perfect farewell. A last coffee in its historic square provides a moment to reflect on an intense and emotional 48-hour journey.